Rabid Dogs (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1974, Rabid Dogs is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Mario Bava, running about 96 minutes. “Lock the doors, rollup the windows, and buckle up… for the ride of your life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following a bungled robbery, three violent criminals take a young woman, a middle-aged man, and a child hostage and force them to drive them outside Rome to help them make a clean getaway.
Who’s in it. Rabid Dogs stars Riccardo Cucciolla as Riccardo, Don Backy as Bisturi, Lea Lander as Maria and Maurice Poli as Dottore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Rabid Dogs has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rabid Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rabid Dogs tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rabid Dogs (1974)?
- In US, Rabid Dogs is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rabid Dogs worth watching?
- Rabid Dogs holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rabid Dogs?
- Rabid Dogs stars Riccardo Cucciolla, Don Backy, Lea Lander, Maurice Poli and George Eastman.
- When was Rabid Dogs released?
- Rabid Dogs was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.